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Karen L. Craft

August 27, 1962 - April 16, 2024

Karen L. Craft Karen L. Craft
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    April 27, 2024 | 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • Yurs Funeral Home St. Charles

Karen L. (Marquez) Craft

August 27, 1962 – April 16, 2024

Karen L. (Marquez) Craft passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024

She was born in Oak Lawn, Illinois and attended St. Edward Catholic High School. Karen went on to have a very successful career in retail management.

Karen cherished her time with her family. She had a true passion for interior design. She loved to go antique shopping to find that one special piece to breathe new life into.  When she wasn’t redecorating or working on a new project you would find her playing with her fur babies and rooting on her beloved Cubs.

Karen is preceded in death by her Parents Henry and Emilie Marquez, Great Nephew Eli Navarrete, Her Uncle Angelo ”Butch” Marquez and Aunt Rebecca Pope

She is survived by her Husband Greg Craft of St. Charles, IL, Her two Daughters Michelle Miracle of St. Charles, IL and Jennifer Miracle (Isaiah Sherman) of Mahtomedi, MN

Siblings Celia Cooke of Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, Amelia (Steve) Bauer of Murrells Inlet, SC, Albert (Megan) Marquez of St. Charles, IL and Angela Marquez (Richard Tippy) of St. Charles, IL

Niece/Nephews Philip (Theresa) Bauer, Elizabeth (Jose) Navarrete, Matt (Lillian) Cooke, Lynda Cooke, George, Penelope and Charlie Marquez

Great Niece/Nephews Jackson Bauer, Xavier, Jose Jr, Vince Navarrete, Dawn Cooke

Cousin Tim (Melinda) Marquez and Anthony (Aniela) Marquez

There will be a memorial service held at Yurs Funeral home in St. Charles, IL on April 27,2024 from 2-5pm

In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Kamins Farm Sanctuary in Grayslake, IL or Tender Loving Care Animal Shelter in Homer Glen, IL.

Condolences


Annette Lindstrom from North Aurora , IL

"I'm so sad and sorry to hear Karen passed away. I worked with her at HomeGoods in Geneva. My deepest sympathy to her husband, her family and her fur babies."


peggy rogers from WATERMAN, IL

"This is the saddest of news. Gone too soon. Prayers for Greg & her daughters for strength at this time."


Candice DeRoo from Moline, IL

"I was devastated to hear about the loss of Karen. She was such a kind, wonderful woman. Prayers to the whole family."


Debbie Dacey from Batavia, IL

"I am so very sad of the passing of Karen. I worked with her at Geneva HomeGoods, she was an incredible person… we had a lot of laughs together. Many thoughts and prayers to her husband and family ❤️"


Jason waegner from Oswego, IL

"I’m so sorry to hear that Karen passed. She was my work mom and was one of the nicest most generous people I’ve ever known. My heart goes out to the family."


Tara Waegner from Round Lake I, IL

"My deepest condolences go out to the entire family. Karen and I worked together at Office Depot for many years and spent a good amount of Friday Nights going out or just hanging out with her and Angie. She will be deeply missed and left a huge impact on those who knew her. All My Love to The Family!"


Tracy Keenon from Moline, IL

"I was just devastated to hear about Karen's passing. I have known her for over 40 years. She was so genuinely kind and caring. So creative and a tremendous advocate. She will be firefly fiercely missed here by all she knew and loved."


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